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1950

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Textile (France)

This is a Textile. It is dated 1900–1950 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 123 x 87.5 cm (48 7/16 x 34 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

"L'AMITI.. NE CRAINT..DU TEM.." (Friendship does not fear time) "L"AMOUR FAI PASSER LE T.." (Love passes the time) "LE TEMS(sic) FAIT PASS...L'AMOUR" (Time makes love pass)

Cite this object as

Textile (France); cotton; Warp x Weft: 123 x 87.5 cm (48 7/16 x 34 7/16 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-371

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